So, Im moving. Actually already moved. Still using Comcast but starting a new service. Do i need a new Cable Card? The second tech just left without being able to pair the new card with the tivo (PremierXL). Hes saying i have to call tivo an have them reset the card pairing or some crap. Any help is greatly appreciated.

So, Im moving. Actually already moved. Still using Comcast but starting a new service. Do i need a new Cable Card? The second tech just left without being able to pair the new card with the tivo (PremierXL). Hes saying i have to call tivo an have them reset the card pairing or some crap. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Did you get your cablecard problem solved? Cablecards are provisioned by Comcast for the particular headend. If you move to a new headend, your cablecard has to be replaced, or at least reprovisioned.

I have no idea what the tech is talking about Tivo reseting the pairing. I have heard stories about cards that had been previously paired with a Tivo not being able to be paired with a new Tivo without first having something special done. That may be what he is talking about, but that is a Comcast issue and not a Tivo issue.

No i haven't. Mainly because i haven't had time to reschedule a tech to come out for the 3rd time. I'm going to return the old card along with some other equipment to Comcast an see if they will give me one to try the setup on my own. They probably wont go for that though an will require a tech to come out.
Can I use a cable box with the Premier XL or is the cable card my only option? Thanks for the reply and I will post when something, anything happens.

No i haven't. Mainly because i haven't had time to reschedule a tech to come out for the 3rd time. I'm going to return the old card along with some other equipment to Comcast an see if they will give me one to try the setup on my own. They probably wont go for that though an will require a tech to come out.
Can I use a cable box with the Premier XL or is the cable card my only option? Thanks for the reply and I will post when something, anything happens.

Comcast supports self-install, there's no need for a truck roll on a new CableCARD install.

And no, you can not use a set top box with an S3 or higher HD Tivo

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I have the TiVo HD with a cable card. I am having trouble with my Tivo drive and want to replace it myself. Does anyone know if a replaced hard drive will require a repairing and re-validating by the cable company? I have Time Warner Cable in New York City.

Ok So....New card is paired but is not validated. Called back this AM because im only getting basic channels. Rep said she resent signal to validate but it still showing a "?" in the VAL field.
I reran the guided setup after the call but still no digital/prem channels.
2 options i was given if card doesnot validate are to switch out the card or have another tech come back.

Ok So....New card is paired but is not validated. Called back this AM because im only getting basic channels. Rep said she resent signal to validate but it still showing a "?" in the VAL field.
I reran the guided setup after the call but still no digital/prem channels.
2 options i was given if card doesnot validate are to switch out the card or have another tech come back.

Based on numerous past experiences reported in this forum, the fix will turn out to be something they can do without a tech coming to your home, or replacing a CableCARD. Isn't it fascinating that supposedly their STB's and DVR's use the same CableCARD as a TiVo, but they don't have these problems.

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When installing a CableCARD in a supported device, refer to the setup ... FAQs. If I have a CableCARD, do I still need my digital set-top box to get Digital TV?

No. However, if your cable system uses SDV you will need a TA (tuning adapter, another kind of STB) to get all your channels. The trend is toward more systems using SDV because they can pack more channels in that way.

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I have a TiVoHD with lifetime that I've been using without a cable card for transfers from my Roamio Pro. I would like to stick in a Fios CC and use it to view cable and record again. Back in August it was a pain to pair the Fios CC I pulled out of the TiVoHD with the Roamio and found that it needed a specific card with a specific number to properly handle Cinemax/HBO and h.264 channels like MGM and Sony. I understand that all this was fixed in an update and that ANY Fios CC will work now with the Roamio.

Does the same apply to the TiVoHD? Will any Fios CC pair and handle the encryption issue? Or do I need the same specific CC part number? I am also told that no matter what card I use, the TiVoHD will not deliver h.264 channels. Is this correct? Are there any options other than going back to TWC or buying a new TiVo? Does the Premiere handle h.264? Can I make a case to transfer my lifetime to a newer model?